(Admission Info) Institute of Microbial Technology (IMTECH) | ADMISSION TO Ph.D. PROGRAM: WALK IN INTERVIEW
ADMISSION TO Ph.D.
PROGRAM: WALK IN INTERVIEW
Candidates may be required to identify their preferred
areas/sub-areas for research before being interviewed (see below).
Molecular Biology: Molecular biology of pathogens, gene silencing, stress
tolerance, signal transduction, gene expression, genome-wide analysis.
Cell Biology & Immunology: Host- pathogen interactions, TB vaccine
development, T- and B-cell activation, infectious agents & vaccine targets,
cell structure & microscopy.
Protein Science & Engineering: Structure-function relationships,
design, folding, engineering, stability, expression, structural analysis and
modeling, crystallization, structure determination and structure- based drug
designing
Applied & Environmental Microbiology : Microbial diversity,
environmental biotechnology, biotransformations, vaccines, extremophiles and
their metabolites.
Bioinformatics: Computer-aided vaccine and drug development, genome
annotations, protein structure prediction, molecular simulations.
Bioorganic Chemistry: Enzymes and abzymes in organic synthesis,
biocatalysis and bioactive molecules.
Peptide Chemistry: Peptide synthesis, conformational characterization and
modelling.
Biochemical Engineering: Fermentation & downstream processing, process
development, bioreactor modelling and control.
Biosensors: Immunodiagnostics of pesticides and other environmental
pollutants based on bioprobe-electronic interfacing.
Eligibility: Candidates with Master's Degree or equivalent in any branch
of science (Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Microbiology, Botany, Zoology,
Physiology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Biotechnology, Pharmacy) or in chemical/
biochemical engineering who have qualified to be eligible to receive a doctoral
junior research fellowship (JRF) after passing any of the following examinations
are eligible to be interviewed: CSIR/UGC NET, DBT JRF examination (A Category),
or ICMR JRF examination.
Only those candidates will be allowed to appear in the interview who produce a
valid proof of having passed the qualifying masters’ level examination (e.g.,
may be a letter from the relevant Head of Department). Candidates must also
state their present occupation, if any, before the interview; any concealment
may result in cancellation of admission at any stage.
Age limit: 28 years (age relaxation is applicable to SC/ST and OBC
candidates as per Govt. of India rules).
Application procedure: Prepare and bring with yourself attested
photograph and 3 copies of a write-up in the prescribed format (downloaded from
our website), stating: 1. Name 2. Full address for correspondence,
telephone/fax/mobile numbers, e-mail address 3. Region (North/South/East/West);
4. Male/Female; 5. Date of Birth 6. Which category do you belong: SC/ST/OBC/General.
7. NET (CSIR/UGC) or Junior Research Fellowship Examination (ICMR/DBT) Passed:
Yes/No. 8. Roll No and date of passing of NET or equivalent examination. 9.
Present occupation. 10. Marks obtained in M.Sc. Part I and II, name of
Institute, date of passing and subjects studied. Kindly bring original and
attested copies of (a) All certificates (school leaving, B.Sc., M.Sc., etc.),
(b) Proof of passing NET (a copy of certificate or roll number along with
newspaper clipping showing result with roll number highlighted).
THOSE WHO ARE SELECTED WILL BE ASSIGNED LABS AND WILL BE REQUIRED TO PAY
RS.3000/- IN CASH TOWARDS REGISTRATION WHICH WILL BE IMMEDIATELY DONE AFTER
SELECTION/ADMISSION.
Reservation as per rules will be applicable to SC/ST candidates.
Email : phd@imtech.res.in
Phone: +91-172-2695215, 2695225, 2636680 - 94 (15 Lines)
Fax: +91-172-2690632 (Administration), +91-172-2690585 (Director)
Website: http://www.imtech.res.in/
Address: Sector 39-A, Chandigarh-160 036
Note : walk-in interview on February 2, 2009, (Reporting Time 9.00 a.m. to 12
noon)
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